A fire simply won't stay still for you to draw it. So we have to find a method to break the fire down into flame shapes. Drawing flames in pretty simple once you learn how to draw the basic flame shapes. Then you can combine the shapes to draw a scorching hot inferno or a cozy, warm campfire.

Now let's get started with the "How to Draw Flames"
step by step drawing lesson.

How to Draw a Single-point Flame

Flame Drawing 1.

Draw the edge of your flame as a “S” shaped curve. It should be somewhat squished side-to-side. This is the beginning of your flame

Flame Drawing 2.

Draw the other side by starting at the tip and curving down to the base with a flatter, angled “S.” Let your flame get wider towards it's base.

Flame Drawing 3.

Draw a smaller flame shape inside your flame to represent the areas of varying temperature we see in real flames.

Flame Drawing 7.

Congratulations you have finished this online art lesson.
Now your ready to draw to draw a fire!

Great Job!

Smart Fact:

"In the most common type of flame, hydrocarbon flames, the most important factor determining color is oxygen supply and the extent of fuel-oxygen pre-mixing, which determines the rate of combustion and thus the temperature , producing different color hues."